The Flood is a powerful new classic of Australian cinema. This is original, courageous and compelling film making at its finest. Filled with action and adventure as Jarrah as seeks vengeance for her family, some scenes are confronting to watch, but this is a unique feminist truth-telling of a dark chapter of Australian colonial history. Both direction and script are superb, and convey a highly complex subject and story. The music score and sound design are flawless, putting you right in the heart of the action. What makes this film stand head and shoulders above the rest is the agency it gives to women of colour and First Nations people. These characters come out on top at the end of the film, which is a positive and powerful way to turn the societal narrative around - this needs to happen more in cinema. If your heart is open to the truth of Australia's dark past, then get ready for a bumpy ride!
Review of The Flood
